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Dock Dogs-Inside Events

Inside Events: Dock Dogs®

Dock Dogs® is a trademarked event in which dogs (who love the water) compete in various disciplines. These include Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed...

RSV infections on the rise

Could RSV Infections Threaten Youth Sports? Yes, if Precautions Aren’t Taken

An unseasonably early spike in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), particularly among young children, is concerning pediatricians. It also comes at a b...

Fewer runners

Road Races Slower to Rebound than Other Sports Events

Which sports events are having the hardest time getting back on their feet? In-person road races of the 10K-and-up distances, apparently. The Boston A...

USA Artistic Swimming Bid RFP

Get Your BID On with USA Artistic Swimming’s RFP

Artistic swimming (you might remember it by its former name of synchronized swimming) is an Olympic sport. USA Artistic Swimming is seeking homes for ...

Youth sports cost more

Nearly Two-Thirds of Parents Say Youth Sports Pose Financial Strain

Not much is inflation-proof these days, including youth sports. Almost six in 10 parents say youth sports is causing financial strain on their family....

Upgrading sports venue signage

Five Signs it’s Time to Upgrade Your Sports Facility Signage

Technology is evolving rapidly. We see this every day in ever-more powerful cellular phones and electric, self-driving cars. The same can be said for ...

Lost Luggage is the new bane of travelers

Heading Off Lost Luggage Headaches

Lost luggage, particularly when traveling to run a tournament, is a nightmare. And yes, we all know the best practices like having a tag with your nam...

2022 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

2022 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Our annual awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is exceeding its pre-pandemic numbers. This year alone, the economic impact...

NCAA Girls Basketball RFP

Get Your BID On: NCAA College Basketball Academy for Girls

The NCAA invites interested cities to submit a bid proposal to host the first College Basketball Academy for Girls. This event creates an educational ...

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Growing Leaders in Sports Tourism

Nearly all sports have a pathway to take athletes from amateur to pro. So how can sports tourism organizations go about finding, training, cultivating...